Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
1986, English. Directed by John McNaughton.
He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.
Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 822 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- John McNaughtonDirector
- Michael RookerHenry
- Tracy ArnoldBecky
- Tom TowlesOtis
- Mary DemasDead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1
- Anne BartolettiWaitress
- Elizabeth KadenDead Couple - Wife
- Ted KadenDead Couple - Husband
- Denise SullivanFloating Woman
- Anita OresMall Shopper #1
- Megan OresMall Shopper #2
- Cheri JonesMall Shopper #3
- Monica Anne O'MalleyMall Victim
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Fire, John McNaughton
- Budget
- $111K
- Box office
- $610K
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What Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is based on
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is based on a true story.
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: quick answers
What comes after Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Next in the series: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1996).
Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 822 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
If you liked Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, try The Last House on the Left, The House That Jack Built, Strange Darling.
Who directed Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) was directed by John McNaughton and stars Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles.
What is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer based on?
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is based on a true story.